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A Look Back: The 1997 Detroit auto show

A selection from the pages of Autoweek circa 1997 of the Detroit auto show. Photo by Autoweek: Rachel Holland

Fifteen years ago, the Detroit auto show was firing on all cylinders; big theatrical introductions and extravagant displays were par for the course.

Take a look through the archives to see what was picked for the pages of the January 20, 1997, issue of Autoweek. What did editors say about the show and what consumers could look forward to? See for yourself.